Turkey: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish lentil market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Turkey

In value terms, lentil production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Turkey soared to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The lentil yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area in Turkey surged to X ha in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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Lentil Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from Turkey; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Turkey, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Eritrea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lentils decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), sevenfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Turkey, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform